A short film celebrating community spirit and unity has been created.
The Saleem Foundation is behind Once Upon A Time In Kingswinford, a 12-minute project written and directed by High Sheriff Award winner Shaz Saleem.
Premiering on June 19 at 3pm, the film was inspired by the classic 1976 film Rocky and features Mr Saleem running across the borough in preparation for The Big Showdown charity boxing event.
The route begins in Kingswinford and takes in Wall Heath, Pensnett, and Dudley town centre, ending on the steps of Dudley Council House.
Mr Saleem said: "This was an ambitious project, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who took part.
"Every cameo was important because we wanted not only to promote The Big Showdown, but also to pay tribute to the amazing individuals, groups and organisations that make our borough such a special place.
"Our production team has worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life, and I hope people enjoy the film and join me in celebrating the people who help bring our community together every day."
More than 80 people appear in the film, including Alderman Steve Waltho MBE, Andy Monk, Kingswinford In Bloom, Wall Heath In Bloom, and the leader of Dudley Council councillor Patrick Harley.
Councillor Harley will face Mr Saleem in the upcoming charity boxing match on August 21.
The film was screened to a select audience ahead of its official release and received positive reviews.
Sophie Nock, head of filming, said: "It looks brilliant.
"It's amazing to see Shaz bring the whole community together."
Maya Garbett, of Kingswinford Foodbank, said: "This is so much fun and truly embraces community spirit.
"Shaz has woven together community groups, charities and local businesses to create a beautiful tapestry of a film.
"Go Team Shaz."
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